Senior Criminal Litigation Solicitor: High-Value Fraud

William James Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Career progression opportunities

Access to leading practitioners

Job summary

William James Recruitment partners with a highly regarded specialist practice in Central London to recruit a Senior Criminal Litigation Solicitor. The role targets 7–10 years' PQE with a strong background in fraud and white-collar crime to handle complex, high-value matters.

You will advise private clients and senior advisers, work with leading counsel, and contribute to the firm's reputation while managing matters with substantial autonomy.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 7–10 years' PQE in criminal litigation.
• Strong experience in fraud and white-collar crime.
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-value matters.
• Private client experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent academic record (minimum 2:1).

Responsibilities

• Lead complex criminal litigation, fraud and white-collar crime matters from inception through to conclusion.
• Advise clients on high-value and strategically sensitive disputes and investigations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with private clients and professional advisers.
• Collaborate with leading counsel on complex and novel legal issues.
• Provide strategic advice throughout investigations and proceedings.
• Draft detailed legal advice, correspondence and case strategy documents.
• Conduct detailed legal research and evidence analysis.
• Manage matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• Supervise and support junior team members where appropriate.

Skills

Criminal litigation

Fraud & white-collar crime

Client management

Legal drafting

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Education

Law degree with 2:1

Job description

William James Recruitment partners with a highly regarded specialist practice in Central London to recruit a Senior Criminal Litigation Solicitor. The role targets 7–10 years' PQE with a strong background in fraud and white-collar crime to handle complex, high-value matters.

You will advise private clients and senior advisers, work with leading counsel, and contribute to the firm's reputation while managing matters with substantial autonomy.